Propulsion Operations Engineer

Oversee propulsion operations, including commissioning and orbit raising activities.

Handle on-orbit and on-ground anomalies related to propulsion systems, coordinating with hardware suppliers on required actions.

Participate in the definition and improvement of propulsion verification activities on ground.

Participate in the definition and improvement of operational procedures related to propulsion.

Must haves:

BS in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.

Basic understanding of orbital dynamics.

Basic understanding of the fundamentals of electric propulsion.

Experience working with electric propulsion on an analytic or conceptual basis (e.g. thesis, final year research project, or similar).

Working knowledge of Python and Git.

Nice to haves:

Experience working with electric propulsion hardware.

Experience with libraries and/or software used to answer flight dynamics questions (e.g. STK, GMAT).

Talent Acquisition Interview

Hiring Manager Interview

Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge

(on-site) Final Values & Fit Interview

Offer Decision

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.

See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.

Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.

Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.

Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.